What an amazing experience! I came here with my sister after a recommendation from a close friend. We didn't know what to expect except that you could have tea. Boy were we pleasantly surprised! The shop is very nicely decorated (I'm assuming in accordance of the seasons or upcoming holidays) and when you enter the shop there is a nice display of treats in a cold case as well as tea related trinkets and canisters of tea for purchase. The hostess was super friendly and took the time to explain the menu as it was our first time there. Lots of different teas to select from- basics to fruity to nutty and so much more. Don't let the prices of the food alarm you, they give you so much and the quality of the food is amazing! We ordered the salad/soup/fruit plate (with butternut squash soup) and a cornish pasty with salad and soup (split pea). Everything was soooo good. We can't wait to go back- I mean, who doesn't love drinking tea out of actual matching tea sets and having great hospitality and service? read more

Came here for brunch and the food was absolutely amazing. It's atmosphere is perfect for a girls tea time. They have multiple menus to chose from: brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea. Ever since eating here, my friend hasn't stopped talking about the salmon omelette. Already making plans to come back and try the afternoon tea menu read more

Atmosphere: it had so many different themes, colors, and types of things going on, it felt pretty overstimulating and cluttered to me. It was hard to know what to focus on or to see things with continuity vs clashing. The tables were also very squished together which made things feel even more cramped and very loud. Tea cups and plate settings were cute and nice to see variety though. Tea: the list is expansive, with lots to choose from. I followed our server's recommendation of the lemon chiffon, which I got with a glass of ice to make ice tea and that turned out great for me. Loved the flavor and option to have it cold, and the providence of timers for a varied depth of tea was a nice fun touch. Colored sugar on the table was fun, though it felt like valentine's day due to the color choice. Service: our server was great. Very kind, attentive and animated and it was a pleasure to work with him. It was also nice they provided a tiara for our celebratory bride to be and checked in on us multiple times. Food: not my cup of tea... especially for $50 (prix fixe + tip/taxes). Now I don't mind sugar and love baked goods, but this afternoon tea was definitely sugar overload!! Especially since the first 'course' felt like it should have been dessert / last. It was 3 scoops of fruit sorbet with a very sugary sugar cookie. Both were good, but so soooooo sweet and was not a good lead in for the rest of the main course... which was a bunch of small items - ranging from scones, crumpets, small sandwiches, a sweet soup, cookies, fruit etc... Out of everything, I liked the veggie quiche the best and the scone was good as well, but everything else was either too sugary or not well seasoned (I couldn't eat either of the two sandwiches which I had hoped would be more substantial and serve to contrast all the sugar... but the cucumber/mint and chicken/almond just didn't taste good). I'm sure that it didn't help that we had afternoon tea close to dinner time and these items are just not a good fit for that.. and also that the first course started us with sugar overload to begin with... I'm not sure what others in our party thought of it all, but seeing as most tiers of food throughout the table had remained virtually untouched, I assume they may have felt the same. While we may have felt like we couldn't eat anymore due to all the sugar, it was hard to feel satisfied / full since it didn't feel like we had eaten anything of actual substance. I do think it could be a fun place to bring children and maybe have something small, but $50 for a set meal of mostly sugar is not something I anticipate wanting to try again soon. I was on a sugar headache for nearly a day afterwards. read more

I made a reservation on open table and made it for 5 people. Prior to our appointment they called to confirm . I said yes but called two hours later to let them know it will be 4 people attending. They told me it was a $20 charge per person for canceling. The appointment was for a Saturday and I was calling on a Thursday in the early afternoon. The manager kept saying it was policy and wouldn't budge. I was so disgusted by her attitude that I cancelled the whole event. I can't say if the food was any good so am giving it a poor rating for lack of customer service. I'm sure I'm not missing anything... I've had afternoon tea all over the world and never experienced this poor service. read more

This was a lovely place to have tea. Not the best afternoon tea we have ever had and we have had afternoon tea all over the world. Food was okay--bread on sandwiches were dry and desserts were nothing special. Decor was a little blah with fake pointsettas scattered around the room. Service was great and we did enjoy ourselves. read more

I have been coming here for years for special occasions: bridal showers, birthdays, special moments like job promotions, mom/daughter bonding. They continue to serve fantastic food, well curated tea, and a lovely positive atmosphere. I am a black tea fan, and my favorites are the indian Chai, almond tea, classic queen tea. Occasionally, I will get the cherry marzipan green. I seriously should try other teas, but I adore the teas I have been getting over the years!! It is pricey, but honestly, I find the food and experience worth the price. It's hard to find an intimate, joyful setting. The servers are always gracious, and they will accommodate you as you are celebrate your event. (For birthdays, they will bring out a candle and small pastry, etc.) I am excited to go here again in the future. read more

Superior tea and pastry selection. Had a wonderful high tea moment with a friend over crème brûlée tea and German chocolate cake. Extravagant caliber Victorian ambiance with excellent service. Highly recommended. read more

Queen Mary Tea Room - Crème brûlée tea and German chocolate cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Queen Mary tea room is cute cute cute! From the moment you walk in the door you'll feel so fancy, even if you're not dressed up (though it's always fun to!). You really start to appreciate tea as an art with their steeping timers and beautiful cups. Make sure to book your reservation well in advance for weekends as they fill up! The HUGE tea selection will have something for everyone in your group. While the food is really good (the chicken pot pie was probably the best I've had) it was QUITE pricey. Be prepared to drop$$ if you want to eat a full meal or if you want high tea. Overall a good experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Better than the afternoon tea places I've been to in England and Canada. Likely the best tea room in all of Seattle. Absolutely love this place. The attention to detail from the fine cutlery and tea cups to the food and tea quality is unlike anything I've personally experienced. I've been here twice already and plan to return. Certainly worth the price which really isn't too bad! read more

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Fantastic ambiance, so relaxing! I chose the Highland breakfast. It did not disappoint. My royal tea was wonderful. It was a feast for all of the senses. I will be back! read more

Such a cute tea room. It was quite small but nevertheless felt like the real deal. A huge variety of tea options and food. We had the Afternoon tea package. The tiers of foods were delicious. Enough for it to be lunch. This experience was amazing. Thanks girls at the tea room! read more

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Did not like how strict they were with time. Our server? I wasn't a fan of since she was trying to kick us out in 20 mins. right when we finished out food. We barely got to enjoy our dessert. Food was good but probably only because I waited an hour for my food. read more

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I took my ten year old daughter to Queen Mary for holiday tea. A new tradition we recently stayed around Christmas time. We love coming to Queen Mary. Their afternoon tea is amazing and the children's afternoon tea is delightful !!! read more

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WILL NOT COME BACK. The food was very overpriced and tasted like diner food. The tea room was noisy and cramped and there was a line at the bathroom almost the whole time my wife and I were there. Our friends took us here as a treat while we were visiting Seattle and we were all very disappointed with the experience. At almost 200$ for four people, we were expecting some serious luxury and excellent service. We received neither. The waitresses seemed stressed and understaffed, and the owner was very pushy. The decorations were tacky and NOT English traditional as we expected it to be. We had "high tea" and it was not worth the money. The food was mediocre at best and the whole restaurant smelled like a Denny's cafe. We were ushered out to make room for another party before we were finished, and did not enjoy our experience at all. Tempted to ask for our money back. -Would also like to point to all the one-star reviews that were removed for "violating terms of service", which can be very loosely defined on yelp. I wonder who removed them? read more

We had a nice time celebrating Mother's Day for my wife with afternoon tea at this incredibly quaint tearoom. The food, tea, and service were all very good. The kids and adults were all happy. I only wish they served coffee as well :-D read more

I love to enjoy a great Afternoon Tea now and then. I've been to places known for their Afternoon Tea, both in Canada and in the U.S. Queen Mary's is the best. Their tea, food, service and ambience are superb. read more

Nice feeling of teas, atmosphere and cakes. I hope they change the menus as they are there for a while. Still if you want a good brunch , good to go there for occasions like Mother's Day or tea day or celebrating anything related to England. read more

It's my first time here and the decor was kitschy in a good way. The room is cramped but it was fine - made it feel cozy. The food was good, sad there was no clotted cream but otherwise fine. They had a good selection of teas, and they came around with samples so it was great to taste unique teas you'd probably never try. The service is where it fails for me. While pleasant, we felt rushed. And we were. I expected tea to be on the leisurely side. Maybe a two hour experience. Certainly not 3. During our meal we were pausing to let the food settle after only about an hour, we were asked for the first time if we wanted anything boxed up. We said we were still working on it. About 15 minutes later as we were still eating, we were asked again. And one more time after that. I went to the restroom and when I came back the check had arrived and the table nearly cleared out. My friends told me the next party had arrived. But after we paid, there was no one waiting and a few tables were empty. For about $50/person with tip, I don't think it's too much to ask for two hours for friends to catch up. Trust me, I'm not exaggerating. Also, their split check receipts tip suggestion, while appreciated, is misleading. It will show the tip scale based on the whether party, even though your individual check will show just your own tab. It's unfortunate to feel rushed to eat all that food and gulp down your hot tea, especially with invisible people waiting for your table. read more

Tea for two?! I brought my mom here for her first "English tea experience." She's super easy-going, so she loved the experience! I have become obsessed with afternoon tea since my visit to London earlier in the year. Maybe I'm judging too harshly, but it's pretty pricey and the food provided was mediocre. The server was friendly, but forgot my champagne and it was way too sweet and it tasted of syrup. However, I did love the coconut tea I chose and even went to their shop to purchase a bag of my own! I'd go again, but I miss the tea in London! read more

What a cute and relaxing experience I've been visiting Seattle for a few weeks and and I've been all over the country and never quite came across a place like this their tea is so delicious their pastry and sandwich's are okay nothing to great but the tea makes up for it!! You can even purchase it to take home and they have the cutest colorful sugar to buy as well read more

Tea Room, does that mean there is room for Tea? In this case it does. But make some reservations there are not that many tables, and they are quite good at what they do. A good time to relax, and enjoy your choice of tea. Fruit, and cakes, and quiche, breakie too. I went a little while ago, and now have a fond memory of my Orange tea and fruit plate. A nice place to chill, and reorganize your thoughts, not cheap but fun. Put on your tea dress, and bring your friends. Tea service you must see to appreciate. Street parking, friendly service, I got to come back here. read more

Lovely afternoon tea spread. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five was the cramped quarters. They have a great selection of tea and bubbly. Many lunch options and afternoon tea for two is massive with many mini, sweet and savory items. I would go back, but request a table near a window so I don't feel so claustrophobic. read more

I went here with three friends from work during the winter. I decided to wait a few months to see if time would mull my review some. We all ordered something different, with one of use ordering the high tea. It was an experience. The tea was good, wait time ok, food competent, but nothing I would go out of my way to experience again. I did enjoy the holiday decor and the bathroom was clean. read more

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11 year old self was the under appreciated "old soul" new kid in school whose personal style was punctuated by a rotation of fine wale corduroy pants in pink, lavender, and aquamarine. She coordinated these with matching pastel sweatshirts displaying puff paint rabbits that crept up the sleeves. She could be spotted adding to her bear collection--ignoring that she was a bit too old--or dancing at full force to Fred Astaire Sings. Five months into her eleventh year, she cut ties with her Laura Ingalls phase to heap fuller attention onto Anne of Green Gables. 11 year old self would have loved this place! read more

Tea: Amazing Food: Just okay. Service: Underwhelming. I told them I had a nut allergy and asked if they could prepare items with nuts without them. They said sure. However, they should have told me the items were pre made and that they were unable to do so. They still served me almond cookies with the almonds baked inside. I was unable to eat any of the pastries on that platter and I was really disappointed. Also, when we asked for items to go, our server handed us boxes and we had to pack it ourselves. That's not a big deal in and of itself. What irritated me was that other tables had their to go items packed up by the staff. So either pack up the food for everyone or have everyone do it themselves. When there isn't a consistent standard of service, it makes customers, like my table, feel discriminated against. They also forgot items on our bill. I reminded them and paid for those items, it just made me feel they were not paying attention to my table at all. I won't go there again. I can't risk having an allergic reaction due to server negligence. Everything else was okay tho, so at least try it once for the experience. read more

When I was little, my mother and I had a ritual of going to afternoon tea. Although I was a definite tomboy and not such a fan of dresses or brushing my hair, for some reason I was always willing to spend a couple of hours in the rarefied, ultra-girly environment of a tearoom. I suspect that tiny sandwiches had something to do with it. The tearoom is super-cute, in a quaint cottagey way: teacups and saucers are hung like ornaments in the vines growing up the building's front, and the windows in the entryway have been converted into birdcages where fat little birds sit and preen for your enjoyment. Inside, it's patterned wallpaper, floral swags, and knick-knacks as far as the eye can see, including a couple of dolls suspended near the ceiling that may strike diners as a bit creepy. A handful of tiny tables and booths fill the small dining area, but it wasn't too loud during our visit, despite being mostly full. We all had the Formal Afternoon Tea ($25, served anytime), which begins with a triple scoop of sorbets and a shortbread cookie. Then you get the triple-decker tea stand loaded with three kinds of sandwiches (chicken almond with mustard butter, smoked salmon cream cheese, and Fuji apple with chevre cheese and hazelnut spread), mini-scones, cookies, chocolate cake, tiny tarts, fresh fruit, and English muffins and crumpets (though none of us were sure what the difference was, if there is one). You can add a sparkling wine cocktail for $5 more if you're feeling sassy. There are several dozen teas to choose from, including black, green, South African red, white, and decaf, so there should be something for nearly every palate. As a tea veteran, I was feeling sassy and chose Strawberry Pepper, a black tea blended with dried strawberries and peppercorns, which has a mild peppery kick and a bit of tartness. My companions were new to tea, so they chose the more conservative Vanilla Cream and Vanilla Honeybush, and were both pleased. Their teas came in French presses, and mine was in a silver teapot - I think I'd recommend the smaller teapot, though, which allows for frequent hot-water refills (the giant French press doesn't, so once their tea started cooling, they were out of luck). They also brought around small sample cups of tea, and I really liked the Orange Cream flavor, which tastes like a Creamsicle. Yes, they do offer tiaras upon request! You do have to ask for them, but once we did, they hunted down three matching tiaras for our party, and were very gracious about taking pictures of us. After your tea, you should also stop in the attached gift shop, which offers all the teas on the menu, plus a variety of overpriced tea gadgets and gifts. We selected some tea to take home and some bejeweled crown-shaped sparkly brooches - they do sell some lovely tiaras, but the cheapest one was $25, ouch! In comparison with other tearooms I've been to, the Queen Mary's food is good, but not outstanding. Really, though, you're going there for the exotic teas, the refined ambience, and the extreme girliness, and in all those respects, the Queen Mary does not disappoint. A perfect place to start a girls' day out, or for whenever you wish to don a tiara and be waited on hand and foot, the Queen Mary is ideal for your next ladylike gathering. read more

Tea (room) as old as time!!!! High tea/ after noon tea- girls get to put their hats on , eat finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and all things formal while we drink tea with pinkies up! What's not to love?? Queen Mary was opened in 1988!!! Yes!! 88!! We are almost the same age this tea room and I. How cool is that? Walking into this place makes you feel like a little girl. Reminds you of all those little tea parties you and friends had when you were a little person way back in KG! Or older depending on how much you love tea. This one comes with a real porcelain tea set, pots , stunning tower of treats in a super cozy,majestic room. Talk about every girls dreams!! Even if you are not girly, you'll like the place. It's cozy, pretty with interesting decor. And they have over 50 different teas!!! Yummmm!! The wait staff will tell you how to brew your own tea. They have timers for how much you want it. Kind of cool. I've brought several group of girls here for afternoon /formal tea parties! They've all loved it. Pretty dresses and hats are a must when I organize these parties. It makes part of the whole experience that much better. For $31 per person, you get a pot of tea and a tower of treats! They have scones, sandwiches, tarts, cakes, fruit, Danishes? I forget to count after a few too many sweet items. Fav- English tea and finger sandwiches! Chicken and cranberry is my fav. The sweet stuffs though are a bit too much for me personally. Out of all the food, I may eat about 10-15% of my portion. I just can't take that much sweet/pastries in one sitting. I'm already a slow eater and I'm a nibbler. My stomach might explode if I eat everything. The sobert trio is quite delicious as well as their fun shirt bread. I prefer the treats at the Georgian much better. They are small and tasty. But you don't get this same cozy tea room experience there. It's a trade off really. But I'm not complaining. This place has history! And they are alway full!! Reservations are a must. And if you're celebrating your birthday, they'll give you a really pretty tiara to wear!! Or you can just wear your floppy hat! Either way, this place is fun!! Think play time with tea and treats. Pretty room, pretty treats and free parking outside. Pinkies up ladies :-) read more

Great experience for elderly American women but a LONG way from authentic English tea experience. Do not go there to learn about how the English take tea. According to the Queen Mary Tea house web site it's the 'perfect place to hold your next baby or bridal shower' Because, this being the US, you will need more than one bridal shower in your lifetime and you will be dropping dozens of sproggs, its your US patriotic duty to be a one-woman baby factory. You'll need plenty of tea to shower the brood with. According to the website your guest of honour gets to be 'Queen for a day'. I can just feel the Britishness oozing out of their ostentatious advertsing material, can't you? Actually no, the advertising material says nothing genuinely Anglophilic to me, as a genuine English girl. On your behalf I ventured into this den of inequiTEA. It was packed with women who looked older than me (43yrs), past baby-dropping age, probably on their third or forth wedding. Probably 'regulars'. Their hair neatly bouffed, their earrings matching ironed blouses. Not a nose-stud or jaunty hat in sight (except mine). The decorative style could be called 'Victorian clutter', but more accurately described as American kitsch-cute-clutter. The theme of bone china and teapots provided the main concession to a British angle. I swallowed my bile and reached for the menu. An impressive menu in tea selection and prices. I ordered the standard afternoon tea ($24.99 per person). Silly me, I made the risky assumption that my tea would come with milk. In English tea rooms Tea ALWAYS comes with milk. Eventually I caught the busy, polite, server's (female) eye to request milk. There is a minimum charge of $10.00 per person. A single pot of tea cost $4.99. I guess you're paying for the American cute-kitch-clutter angle. Another server (female) explained the difference between brewing and stewing to the ladies on the table next to me. I was impressed. That she managed the explanation without actually using any of these words: stew, brew, steep, tannin, was also a major achievement. Possibly a concession to the American audience, not using technical terms? Curious, no small achievement. When the server (female) bought my pot of Tea she explained that I should wait between 3 and 5 minutes before removing the leaves from the pot. Good advice, consistent with the Royal Society of Chemistry's advice and with George Orwells advice. Excellent. Difficult to follow the time advice because I have no watch and no timer was provided. Luckily I know how to judge a brew based on smell and look. Saved! The filter for the tea-leaves was not designed for the pot shape. The lid was jauntily placed, like my hat, on the filter. I looked around and all the teapots in the place were like this. Not common in the UK. The filter was packed with tea leaves. I tried to jiggle the filter to facilitate water flowing over the tea. The wasn't enough room. I tried picking up the pot and creating a circular movement to encourage a flow of tea around the pot. All to facilitate the brewing which the filter was not promoting. People looked at me, eye's scorched pathways into my un-matching earrings and jumper. Eventually the colour looked good and I removed the filter containing the leaves. The pot was sufficiently 'cool' to hold in my hands. I contemplated asking for a tea cosey. Checking the other tables there were no tea cosey's in sight. Frankly, call me pathetic, I was too intimidated by the clientele and overly busy servers (all female) to ask for a tea-cosey. Sigh. I drank my almost cold tea, it tasted excellent, would have taster even better at an appropriate temperature. I don't think they warmed the pot, and I wasn't bought, or offered the opportunity to have a pot of hot water to top-up. The food that came with the Tea was a mixed affair. The sorbet's were excellent. The flatware provided to eat the sorbet was a tea-spoon. Huh? that's highly inappropriate for a quality tea rooms. It's an example of the American 'kitchness' that oozed throughout this place. Having quarterized crumpet. What the?! Very dry and totally missing the sumptuousness that is the crumpet. I couldn't even bring myself to eat this. The scone was an American scone. American scones are more akin to British Rock cakes than English scones. The fresh fruit was wonderful and the cake was pretty tasty. Will I go again? Yes, to try just the other teas and remind myself of the unique, rather strange, US girly, atmosphere. The atmosphere actually grew on me. On return visit I'll be more assertive and ask for the pot to be warmed, a tea cosey and a supplementary pot of hot water. Wild eh? I'd quite like to take a group of boys in there just for the hell of it, I'm that kind of English rebel. Hurrah! read more

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I first visited Queen Mary's Tea Room when I was a little girl....I can't remember exactly how old I was, but old enough to remember my great experience there! I finally went back again this past weekend for breakfast and it was soooo much fun! They hand you their tea list and it is like a lengthy wine list in a fancy restaurant - there are PAGES of teas available and they all sound so good! I much prefer this list to a wine list, myself! I ended up choosing the Rose Petal Oolong, which was a delicious start to the meal. I love that you get your own individual pot of tea, so each person can choose the kind they like. They have timers on the table so you can properly brew the tea, as well as sugar. They can also bring you milk, if you like. For breakfast, I had the Strawberry Brie Omelette. I chose it because it seemed like an odd combination of sweet and savory - and it was! But in a really good way. The flavors were perfect and I happily devoured the entire thing. The country potatoes that came with it were good, but they could have been cooked just a little bit longer as a few of them were a bit hard in the middle. You also get lots of fresh fruit, which makes for a nice balance. For dessert (yes, I had breakfast dessert - shush!), I had the Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream, which was flavorful and yummy - and had those delicious ice crystals in it that I love so much. Our waitress was super nice and sweet. The interior of the Tea Room has great decor and is really pretty! It is a pretty small room though, so it is a bit cramped. You'll likely be saying a lot of "Excuse Me"s to get in and out of your chair! And the bathrooms are incredibly cramped, so leave your stuff at your table because there's nowhere to put it if you're trying to hit the restroom on the way out. I will definitely be back! Next time I come, I'd like to do the Afternoon "High' Tea. Seems like a lot of fun (and it is what I did on my first visit as a kid). Can't wait! read more

My mother in law is a tea aficionado and so, what better place to take her than to a tea room? This type of English style tea room is a rarity here and we were enchanted by the experience! From the time we entered the door to the time we exited, the staff was welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel welcomed and special. The restaurant is small, but is filled with royal feeling décor and china. Almost all of what you use at your table is available for purchase either in the tea room or at the Emporium across the street. When we were seated our hostess gave my mother in law a tiara to wear. It looked real, not like those plastic things you get at the party store and she was able to wear it the entire time we were there. My kids sat next to a giant stuffed bunny and a stuffed welsh corgi. They were given coloring pages and the kids selection was just right. Even their apple juice arrived in a tea pot! Our hostess was kind enough to take pictures and staged them so we would like the results. We all chose our own tea and what food we wanted (we came for breakfast) and when the tea came out, we each had our own tea pot and cups. The sugar was in a large tarnished silver bowl/pot and instead of cubes or plain white sugar, we were delighted with colorful sugar crystals mixed in. It was like a mini party in a bowl! Of course I bought some for our at-home tea parties. I also bought a tiny silver scoop to use with it. As for the breakfast, everything was good and my kids loved the twisted bacon. The portions were large so keep that in mind when ordering. The tea was lovely and the food was delicious, especially the cranberry orange scones. They brought tea samples around periodically in little glass cups, which was fun. The shop has an option to cater your tea party at home so you can order what you want, they'll make it, then you pick it up and are ready to go! The bathroom, however is closet-like. So if you are mobility-challenged, be aware. If not, it's compact but cozy. The walls are papered with all kids of royal pictures and things that make it really quite charming...for a bathroom. ;-) I will be back and will bring my friends and family with me! read more

Bottom Line: Make reservations. This is a tiny, tiny place with a madddd following. Many large parties are booked months in advance. It's not hard to get a reservation, and it's sooo much better if you do. Pricey but worth it: high tea is $31. Average lunch is about $15. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hello. I am the Cameo Cake Lady. If you ask Mary, the owner of this lovely tea shop, about the Cameo Cake Lady she will probably laugh knowingly....even 15 years after I was so named. When I was pregnant with my daughter, Mimi, I called Queen Mary every couple of days and asked if they had Cameo Cake. It was slightly psychotic. Cameo cake was my radish or rampion...which is why I was fat after I had my baby, unlike Rapunzel's mother, I'm sure. But the outcome was much happier as well. Here's the deal: Mary develops and makes all those fantastic cookies and cakes you see in the case as you enter this sweet, little pouf of a shop. They are heavenly. For instance, the Cameo cake is a chocolate dream that has been passed down in her family. If you are a cookie person, I recommend the White Dover; it's a macadamia white chunk cookie on crack. All the women in my family love to come here. This is classic tea room fare. We love the tea sandwiches (very standard flavors done well - chicken salad, cucumber, and tomato) and bangers and mash or meat pies and pasties (when really hungry). Quiches and salads round out the menu. Also worth noting: Mary developed her own line of teas...so most of the flavours offered are things Mary poured her heart into. Literally. The woman has an excellent palate and extensive knowledge of what she serves. She is hands on all the way. The food is very good - it's a little pricey, but labor intensive dainties tend to be that way. This is flaming, unapologetic chickdom on steroids, folks. If you can't get with the chintz, the crowns and the good vibes of *mainly* women marking all sorts of milestones...you don't belong in here. I consider this tea room quite authentic. It would be right at home in Victoria...and we are very, very lucky to have it here! If you go in, Please tell Mary the Cameo Cake Lady sends her regards! read more

Took my mother here for her birthday. Nice staff but not the best at creating an experience. Disappointing for the price. Accommodating to vegetarians. Music was non existant so I feel like the vibe could have been amplified by turning it up a bit. read more

If you are a fan of doilies, chintz, flowers, or the color mauve, you and I probably will not get along. On the upside, the Queen Mary Tea Room and it's docile, doily-clad servers will love you just the way you are. They will bring you french presses full of a million kinds of teas from lands exotic. They will ply you with tea cakes and scones and finger sandwiches. They will rob you blind without you ever knowing it! And all the while, you'll be lost in an overwhelming sea of ruffles, flowers, and english country bric-a-brac. When I heard we were going to a tea room for a bridal party luncheon, I almost cut myself. 1 p.m. on a day off of work usually finds me knee-deep in a bottle of champagne with a side of marlboros. Luckily, I was able to breath (drink) easy: Queen Mary has some nice champagne beverages on offer. You better believe I tried every last one: mimosa, bellini, kir royale, royal du framboise (my fave), etc, etc. And just to make sure, I tried most twice. And nibbled on an ENORMOUS fruit plate that cost more than I care to spend on Costco cheese and some sliced apple. The chevre rolled in toasted pistachios was the exception on the cheese plate. All in all, I walked out about $75 poorer, before tip. Not so hot a deal. On the upside, I was too buzzed to notice and the rest of the afternoon went just swell. **Be careful of the restroom. If you are larger than a typical 8 year old, it can be difficult to navigate. And it's as though they took all the lacy, frilly crap from the main room and shoved it in a space the size of a child's closet. Keep your eyes closed and do your business fast! read more

I came here to celebrate a friends birthday. We made a reservation, which by the way, requires you to order either a meal or afternoon tea. They had an amazing selection of tea, more teas than I had ever heard of and our waitress was really knowledgeable and helpful. I loved how they came around with shots of tea samples. There were definitely some flavors that I wouldn't have ordered for myself, but really enjoyed tasting, such as the minty chocolate tea. What I didn't love was how small and tight the place was. There was so many cups and saucers and plates and tea pots and utensils... all squished onto a small table that you're bound to knock something over (for me, it was the sugar). You're pretty much jam packed in there in terms of seating too. Really not much space to maneuver with your neighbors chair right next to you. My second qualm about this place was the food. My friends and I did afternoon tea (@ $35/person), which is not worth it at all. You get some cookies, sandwiches that even I could have made (this is saying something), and some overly sweet pastries. Nothing was really delicate, as I would expect afternoon tea to be. At the price I paid, I had higher expectations for what I received, but nevertheless, it's always fun to play afternoon tea. read more

My 2 star ranking is based on service (1 star) and food (3 star). Although this place is very popular I was disturbed about the rude service and the overpriced food. For starters, the host was very rude to us and stated, "your reservations are for six and there is only five!" Not a good way to begin your tearoom experience, especially since our sixth person was waiting in line for the bathroom. The host could have been more polite and asked if there would be a sixth person joining us soon. As soon as we took our seats someone had taken off their hat and put it next to them on the bench. Within 30 seconds a server came over to us and rudely said, "you need to move your hat people need to sit there." I fully understand the space concept, however, the hat was placed in a position that was not taking someone's spot. Even if the hat was obstructing a seat, any respectable server with good customer service would have gone about in a different way. Finally, the food had arrived. Although the food tasted okay, the price seemed rather astronomical. A turkey sandwich, a salad and some fruit shouldn't cost $15. I understand you are paying for the tearoom experience, but the experience is not $15 good. Overall, the experience was less than excellent and I will not be returning. read more

Loved loved loved their holiday tea. My 3 year old (as well as all the adults) was beside herself with excitement over the decorations, food and overall experience. I've been to a lot of tea houses around the world, and this one is one of my absolute favorites! We will be back soon! read more

Queen Mary Tea Room - The perfect place for ladies tea! - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here today to celebrate a friend's birthday and we had so much fun! Our lovely server, Gabrielle, brought out our tea and breakfast in adorable tiny cups and plates. She was very knowledgeable about the extensive tea menu and made some nice suggestions. This is a very small tea room (it's literally like the size of a room) so I suggest you make reservation. I love the decor and the ambience. Some may think it's crowded but I found it cozy and intimate. Of course, I loved that rows and rows of little corgis that greeted me right when I walked through the door. I'll definitely be back! Pics here http://www.inspireng.com/2014/01/queen-mary-tea-room-alysons-birthday.html read more

Very cute tea room, calming atmosphere. The only thing that made this experience less enjoyable was the old couple sitting behind us that insisted upon being completely rude to the staff. Seriously, I understand you may have been having a bad day, but there was no excuse for how rude those folks were to the staff. We had Gabrielle as our server, who is one of the nicest & most patient ladies I've met in the service industry (she had to deal with the previously mentioned elderly couple, poor thing). The tea was superb, as was the food. I had the Westminster and my sister had the kidney pie. Both were delicious. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

Queen Mary Tea Room - Westminster lunch. - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was very impressed!!! I guess I should say that I wasn't really sure what to expect and thought this might be one of those places where you go for just for the ambiance/experience, but the tea and food options were absolutely delicious. Very pleasantly surprised by the menu offerings, not to mention it was absolutely beautiful inside. I came here with a group of six (three moms and three little ones). 2/3 of our party arrived 10 minutes early, and we were seated immediately while we waited for the last of our group to arrive. Service was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. It was also great that they sat us in the front corner of the restaurant, which is tucked away from the rest of the seating area because our little ones were a little (or a lot) chatty and giggly. My little one devoured her two-tier platter that was filled with goodies: fresh fruit, cotton candy, chocolate tea cake, and grilled cheese with the crust cut off -- perfect! I myself had the Cornish Pasty, which was delicious. The filling was yummy and the pastry dough was light and flaky. The salad came with a wonderful honey mustard dressing, and the soup was great. Didn't think I'd enjoy the lentil soup, but it was really good. And I had a hazelnut tea, which was out of this world. Really wishing I had bought some to take home, but that just gives me an excuse to come here again. Definitely make reservations as it is a small place and I imagine that they'd get insanely busy on weekends, especially during event weekends. They also had tiaras for the little ones to wear, but typically they can only give out 2 per table, so if you have a lot of little ones in your party plan accordingly and bring/buy your own. read more

I freaking love this place.... Imagine you packed a bomb with your Grandma, Queen Mother, and a beauty pageant full of little girls. This place it filled with shiny stuff and girly treasures galore. I first took my daughter here when she was 7. Then my wife, mother, mother in-law, and finally went there for my birthday. After a couple of Royal Du Framboise and you are in heaven. read more